Mobile Application Developer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health insurance and retirement plan

Generous PTO and flexible hours

Professional growth opportunities

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mobile Application Developer to join its digital product team in Upington. You will design, develop, and maintain mobile apps for iOS and Android, collaborating with product managers, designers, and backend developers to deliver engaging experiences.

The role requires a strong mobile development background, hands-on experience with Swift/Kotlin or cross-platform frameworks, and a solid grasp of RESTful APIs and UI/UX principles. Remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science or software engineering.
• 3+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Experience developing for iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java), or cross-platform frameworks.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and platform-specific guidelines.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile-related databases.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop native or cross-platform mobile applications using Swift, Kotlin, React Native, or Flutter.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into intuitive interfaces.
• Integrate mobile apps with backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure stability.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and user experience across devices.

Skills

Mobile app development

UI/UX sensitivity

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent

Tools

Swift

Kotlin

React Native

Flutter

Java

Objective-C

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Mobile Application Developer to join their innovative digital product team in Upington. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. This role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and backend developers to create engaging and user-friendly mobile experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about mobile technology, has a strong understanding of the mobile development lifecycle, and is eager to contribute to impactful mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop native or cross-platform mobile applications using languages and frameworks like Swift, Kotlin, React Native, or Flutter.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into intuitive and visually appealing mobile interfaces.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure application stability and performance.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience across various devices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing applications for either iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java), or cross-platform frameworks.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and platform-specific guidelines.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile-related databases.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning new mobile technologies.
• Fully remote work environment offering excellent work-life balance.